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ECON 350

The Economics of Public Expenditures

3 units

Fall 2026

Topics

  • Introduction a. Introduction to Public Finance in Canada (chapter 1) b. Welfare Economics (chapter 2)
  • Framework for Public Expenditure Analysis a. Public Goods (chapter 4) b. Externalities (chapter 5) c. Income Redistribution (chapter 6)
  • Other topics a. Fiscal federalism (chap 8) b. Cost-benefit analysis (chap 3)

Readings

  • Public Finance in Canada (6th Edition). Authors: Rosen, Tedds, Tombe, Wen, and Snodden. ISBN: 978-1-26-525546-6
    required
    ISBN 9781265255466
Winter 2026

Topics

  • Introduction a. Introduction to Public Finance in Canada (chapter 1) b. Welfare Economics (chapter 2)
  • Framework for Public Expenditure Analysis a. Public Goods (chapter 4) b. Externalities (chapter 5) c. Income Redistribution (chapter 6)
  • Other topics a. Fiscal federalism (chap 8) b. Cost-benefit analysis (chap 3)
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